October 13, 2008

into the light

This is only one main branch

of a very large Buttonwood tree.

The tree’s stature is the sign

of its obvious success

in reaching for the light.

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart

and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways acknowledge him,

and he will make your paths straight.”

- Proverbs 3:5,6 NIV

"I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness,
but will have the light of life."
- Jesus Christ
(John 8:12 NIV)

“How is one to live a moral
and compassionate existence
when one finds darkness
not only in one's culture
but within oneself?
There are simply no answers
to some of the great pressing questions.
You continue to live them out,
making your life a worthy expression
of leaning into the light.”
- Barry Lopez

(Arctic Dreams)